The new goose season that eliminates check stations and allows for hunting seven days a week is now a reality thanks to the efforts of Oregon Farm Bureau, individual farmers, and the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. “This is great news for farmers facing goose damage in their fields,” said Marie Gadotti, chair of [...]

Legislators ignore real concerns from farmers, ranchers and food processors Oregon agriculture groups are very concerned that the minimum wage hike passed by the House today threatens the future of farming and food production in the state. Hundreds of farmers, ranchers and food processors came to Salem in recent weeks to testify on the real [...]

To connect with and inspire the next generation of advocates for Oregon agriculture, the Oregon Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee organized an FFA Legislative Day for high school students at the Oregon State Capitol during the 2016 Legislative Session. Introducing FFA members to the Oregon Capitol, educating them about public policy issues impacting [...]

A 30%+ minimum wage increase. A paid sick leave law that’s unworkable for farmers. Legislation that would increase fuel and energy costs. Bills that would allow a patchwork of local ag regulations. Put them together and it’s a harrowing game of FarmCrush where Oregon farmers and ranchers are the big losers. Tell legislators not to [...]